Costa Brava means “Wild Coast”, and even if its climate isn’t especially wild
the coastline is amongst the most ruggedly beautiful in Spain.
But there’s lots more to See & Do too, with walking, hiking & cycling trails,
beaches & coves, seaside towns, medieval villages, castles, museums, festivals,
water sports, golf, wine and gastronomy and much, much more!
Costa Brava means “Wild Coast”, and even if its climate isn’t especially wild, the coastline is amongst the most ruggedly beautiful in Spain. But there’s lots more to See & Do too, with walking, hiking & cycling trails,
beaches & coves, seaside towns, medieval villages, castles, museums, festivals, water sports, golf, wine and gastronomy and much, much more!
With the relatively quiet month of January behind us, things start to liven up in February on La Costa Brava. Across the entire region of Catalunya, locals and visitors NjOY! Calçotadas, and people in and around Palafrugell gorge on Garoinas. There are special truffle menus on offer in certain Empordà restaurants, and keep an eye out for Valentine’s Day specials in others. Cod is also a star ingredient in many dishes in preparation for Lent, but of course, before Lent, folk let their hair down for Carnaval in towns all across the land! Girona City hosts its Circus and Black Music Festivals, while the ski ski season continues up in the Pyrenees. So there’s lots happening on the fabulous Costa Brava!
With the relatively quiet month of January behind us, things start to liven up in February on La Costa Brava. Across the entire region of Catalunya, locals and visitors NjOY! Calçotadas, and people in and around Palafrugell gorge on Garoinas. There are special truffle menus on offer in certain Empordà restaurants, and keep an eye out for Valentine’s Day specials in others. Cod is also a star ingredient in many dishes in preparation for Lent, but of course, before Lent, folk let their hair down for Carnaval in towns all across the land! Girona City hosts its Circus and Black Music Festivals, while the ski season continues up in the Pyrenees. So there’s lots happening on the fabulous Costa Brava!
Every 14 February cards, flowers & chocolates are exchanged between loved ones in the name of St. Valentine. How did these traditions begin?
Why are the Spanish obsessed with bulls? How did the bull become a symbol of Spain? What’s bullfighting all about if they love them so much?
Although not as renowned for cheese as its northern neighbour, Spain has over 100 types of its own, with many fascinating regional varieties
In recent years the craft beer scene has exploded throughout Spain, Catalunya included, with a growing variety of beer styles to choose from
DosKiwis Brewing of Rupià in El Baix Empordà is a fine example of the growth of craft brewing in Catalunya as beer tastes continue to change
Spanish wines are amongst the most widely consumed worldwide and certain Catalan wineries produce some of the finest wines in all the land.
Meatballs are a favourite all over Europe, and Spain is no exception. They are called “albóndigas” in Spanish, or “mandonguilles” in Catalan
The Baix Empordà region on Girona’s Costa Brava has a wonderful variety of fantastic things to see and do. These are our Top 10 highlights.
The Costa Brava hinterland is full of history & charm, as is instantly evident to anyone exploring the hamlets of Peratallada & Palau-sator
Croquetas are as synonymous with Spanish cuisine as tapas or paella, and with a little patience, they’re pretty easy to prepare in almost any flavour you like.
Sea urchins go by many monikers in Catalan: garotes, urissos, oriços, eriçons de mar (sea hedgehogs), but in Palafrugell they are garoines!
A calçotada is basically a BBQ with lots of calçots and lots of meat. It’s great fun, even if a bit messy. Best not wear your best outfit!
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